Rafael Negron and Tony Monroe, who are orginizing a bicycle race in Queens to Bring attention to the dangers of the streets for cyclists there. (Lanzilote for News)

Two avid cyclists are hoping to show the perils and possibilities of biking in Queens with an intense race around the borough.

Professional bicycle messengers Rafael Negron and Tony Monroe are organizing a race on tomorrow along Queens' busiest roads to highlight what they believe is an often overlooked and dangerous borough for cyclists.

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These no-holds-barred "alley cat" races pit riders of all skill levels against each other, passing checkpoints to see who is the quickest of the pack. Along with bragging rights, the winner will receive a messenger bag and other bike-oriented prizes, such as wheels.

The contest, dubbed "BLVDS of DEATH," was inspired by the horrific stories of pedestrians and cyclists killed along Queens Blvd.

"Imagine how crazy a street has to be if they put signs up warning that people have died here?" said Negron, 26, who hails from Flushing.

To create fliers for the event, Negron modified Department of Transportation signs warning pedestrians about crossing the boulevard with caution.

While these competitions usually sprout up in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx, Negron and Monroe hope the race will encourage more cyclists to venture into Queens.

"We want to show people the wild side of Queens. We want to show you the crazy, fast roads that Queens has that a lot of cyclists would like if they ventured out of Manhattan," said Negron.

Monroe, a Brooklyn resident, enlisted Negron to help plan the route that begins in Woodhaven, loops around Corona, continues west and ends in Flushing. He cited three attributes for success - agility, speed and knowledge - noting that the competition is cerebral as much as it is physical.

"We ride bikes how someone would play chess, we think five moves ahead," Monroe said.

That awareness of cars and pedestrians is vital in a borough that has been lagging behind in accommodating cyclists, said representatives from Transportation Alternatives, an organization that has pushed for more bike lanes in Queens.

"Only the bravest and most intrepid souls dare to cycle on these roads," said Kim Martineau, a spokeswoman for the advocacy group.

These alley cat races, while legal, sometimes are frowned upon by police but those instances are few and far between, Negron explained.

The race begins at 4 p.m. at the intersection of Woodhaven Blvd. and Myrtle Ave. and is open to anyone with a bike and a lot of bravery.